Dale
South San Francisco,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, May 27, 2005
The lawsuit you are referring to involving Integretel was "FTC v. Verity International, LTD., et al.". You can find it by doing a web search on it. Also there is a good web page on it at http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2002/11/integretel.htm The FTC said, "The order also will ensure that the Integretel defendants are unable to deny knowing such information, as it requires the defendants to obtain agreements from the vendors they bill specifying the minimum standards that must be applied in gaining the "express verifiable authorization" from line subscribers". That means that they can't just say "you downloaded a program". They have to show you authorized it. Also, "To help ensure that the companies are aware of charges that are not authorized, the companies also will be required to investigate consumer complaints about unauthorized billing in the future". That means when you call them you can insist on an investigation. If they don't investigate file a complaint with the FTC and the FCC. But of course if you feel you have gotten a fraudulent bill you should file complaints with them anyway. I have lots more detail on my complaint on this site.